Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Hornebeam
The Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' is a tree that offers an airy spring foliage with rich honey autumn tones. On its early ages, the 'Fastigiata' is very narrow and columnar, but broadens significantly with age. The species is ideal for clay or chalky soils and reaches a height of 10-18m.
↕ 500 cm – 1000 cm
❄ -30 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Carpinus |
| Species | betulus |
| Cultivar | 'Fastigiata' |
Flowering
| Flowering period | april, may |
Foliage
| Evergreen | no |
| Colour (foliage) | green |
Growth habit
| Height | 500 cm, 1000 cm |
Location
| Winter hardiness | -30 °C |
| Soil type | neutral |
| Location | sun, half shade |
| Soil moisture | normal |
Use
| Type (use) | hedge plant, tree/standard, solitary |